GRE Word List
FRISK
to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
The meaning of the word frisk is to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| virulent | marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| unfrock | defrock |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |